Is it possible that brain tumor research can be helped by anyone? I believe this to be true, especially when you consider the kinds of efforts that the public can put forth on the matter. They know that their actions can account for a lot, whether they are competing in events open to the public helping to raise awareness or simply granting donations to reputable organizations. However, what are some of the bigger names that the public in general may - or may not - be familiar with?

It seems like there has been, at least, one case of a celebrity that has made news recently. Rona, the sister of Olivia Newton-John, passed away because of brain cancer in April. However, you may be surprised to know that this wasn't Rona's first bout with this type of condition. Twenty years or so ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Nonetheless, it seemed like she remained positive throughout it all, surrounding herself with only those that she loved and cared about.

Organizations along the lines of Voices Against Brain Cancer have been able to host a number of events, the Sounding Off For A Cure concert being the latest. There will be a number of guests honored at the event and one that seemed to stick out to me that I don't hear many people talking about is Matt Cappotelli. While he may not be a name that everyone will know about, I'm sure that those who are invested in brain tumor research can stand to learn about him.

World Wrestling Entertainment signed Cappotelli on and he was with the company within the time span of 2005 until 2009. While he worked with the company for four years, he wasn't able to wrestle on TV last the developmental deal that he had. He made the announcement that he had a cancerous tumor given the name of grade 2/3 astrocytoma. It required surgery and Cappotelli was fortunate in that it was successful, despite the fact that he has not actively performed in a big promotion since that time.

I think that brain tumor research can be expanded, in terms of awareness, by just about anyone. You can see this by the efforts that the general public is able to put forth as they take part in events and grant donations to individuals as well. Is it possible that bigger names can have an impact as well? I believe that while Newton-John and Cappotelli are vastly different in terms of appeal, I think that this level of common ground is one that's difficult to argue against.